Matteo Arnaldi has officially withdrawn from his semi-final match at the French Open against fellow Italian Flavio Cobolli, granting Cobolli a walkover into the final. Arnaldi, the lowest-ranked man to reach the last four at Roland-Garros since 1997, faced a tough two-week journey on the court, spending nearly 20 hours in matches before falling ill.

This unexpected turn means Flavio Cobolli, currently ranked 14th in the world, will face Alexander Zverev, the second seed, in the championship match this Sunday.

Zverev has showcased his prowess throughout the tournament and is now set for his fourth Grand Slam final and second at Roland-Garros. In his recent match against Mensik, Zverev demonstrated dominance with his powerful serve and groundstrokes, making it challenging for Mensik to keep up.

Key moments from the match include:

• Zverev receiving a time violation for taking too long during a changeover.
• Mensik's struggles with errors, including a mishit backhand and issues with the umpire over a let serve.
• Despite some ups and downs, Zverev managed to maintain composure, holding serve effectively and responding to pressure.

Zverev expressed his excitement about playing in front of the passionate French crowd, noting, "The atmosphere is always amazing, and I just enjoy playing on this beautiful court." As he prepares for the final, all eyes will be on Zverev and Cobolli as they vie for the prestigious title.